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    OK, here are the pics. Almost makes me want to change the turn signals also! Steve
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    Thanks hcdagen & Bubber. Swung by the HD place today and got a set. You are right, they look much better. Thanks again....Steve
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    Thank you Bubber! I even visited a MC salvage yard today trying to locate one.....no joy. Steve
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    Oops, forgot this one. Clamp area closeup...
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    Here it is.....
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    Anyone know where to get a Driving Light ring/clamp that goes on the Yamaha Passing Light accessory for a 2006 RSTD? Stealer says Yamaha doesn't sell the individual pieces.....
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    I really like the idea of added grips! How/What/Where does one get a set of those?
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    Got one a couple of years ago. Great for the hot weather. Lets some air in underneath you, and you can shift positions to give your hindquarters a little massage every once in a while. My theory in buying it was that all those 3rd world taxi drivers must have known something I didn't!
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    I am considering one of these systems on my RSTD: http://www.openroad.com.tw/BikeComm/main.html They tell me they have a new version available..........
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    My thanks for all the replies. I operate under the philosophy that if something designed to be silent starts making a noise, there is something wrong. The tangential discussion regarding spousal acoustic interference is for another thread. Late yesterday I called a "Star Specialist" at Yamaha and asked to speak with a Tech rep to discuss the issue. I just wanted to hear what they had to say. Little did I know that Yamaha doesn't allow we mere customers to speak with technician other than at the dealer. The phone conversation got interesting, however, when I asked to speak to a supervisor and the young lady said "I'm not going to connect you to a supervisor", and started to ramble on in a fashion that would not let me get a word in edgewise. This sort of thing grinds my gears, so I called another number and got a very nice lady to whom I expressed my dissatisfaction with the way I was spoken to. She ended up connecting back to the "Star Specialist" who asked what I wanted to have done. I told her that if a shock on my car starts to make noise, I replace it, and that seemed to me the to be the logical action for a shock on an RSTD. She said she would call the dealer. I called the dealer and gave them a heads-up, so we'll see what happens and I will advise. Thank you all for your input. This site is invaluable! Steve
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    Get you mind back on Bikes! Darlene is a stock 2006 RSTD with 20k miles...... When the she is cold, I hear a groan when I climb on....Be nice! The groan seems to go away after I have ridden her a bit.... Oh, jeez! The dealer says that the Yamaha rep. has told him to take out the rear shock and lubricate it and all moving parts.... So having read many posts on here about this shock, I don't recall any that discussed removing and lubrication. The shock is not leaking as far as I can tell, but.... Am I being slow-rolled by the dealer/rep? The bike is still under warranty for another month. Many thanks....Steve ****UPDATE**** ****UPDATE**** Well, after a slight delay due to weather and health, I brought Darlene to another dealer who lubed everything up and still heard the groan. They told me today that they have ordered a new shock under warranty. This is a wonderful site and I am the grateful recipient of many tips from the others on here. I trust now that Darlene's action beneath me will be as energetic as when she was younger, but I'll probably miss her groan...................
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    Shooting
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    Happens every year.....as soon as I get past Dec. 31 my mind starts to focus on May. The RFTW Discussion Forum is picking up steam.... http://www.rftw.org/forum/forum_topics.asp?FID=1&title=general-discussion
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    SMSgt.: Welcome Home, Brother. I'll be meeting the Run in Monroe, LA in 2011. I developed a health problem this year and I don't have the stamina to go out to Rancho..... Can't wait for May..... Strength and Honor Steve
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    2011 will be my 7th year on the Run. I am "Slinky" the Alabama State Coordinator for the Southern Route. Those that have participated in this mission across America know that it is a life changing experience, and near impossible to fully describe to someone who has not participated...... "Welcome Home" http://www.rftw.org
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    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T_obaO46Bo]YouTube - 'Bacon is good for me!'[/ame]
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    I had the same problem....caused by my throttle rocker binding on the bar end weight. Of course I figured that out after doing everything else I could think of......
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    Just watched them arrive in Huntsville, AL. Great looking old bikes! You could actually look at those motors and know what everything was...very straightforward and simple....Oldest was 1907!
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    Check your email.......
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    Oh, ye of little faith...... I had a volunteer, but his plans changed. Still need to get an RSTD to this guy so he can measure. Is anyone close by??? Steve
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    Hmmmmm..... Though someone would jump on this quickly.......
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    bump
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    That's what the man said. Call me at 256-705-3534....
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    Need an RSTD owner within striking distance of Beloit, WI who wants a free rider's backrest, in return for letting his bike be used for the measurements. Just spoke with Grasshopper Limited (http://www.grasshopperlimited.com) in Beloit, WI. They need someone with an RSTD to come to their shop for a few hours so they can start making rider's backrests for RSTDs. Whoever goes gets a free backrest.... and I get one too! Anyone avail and so inclined please contact me ASAP so I can turn this on! Steve
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    What a great How-To! I'm new to the RSTD and clearly needed to do the Flanders fix. Your description was my guide and I followed it step by step. I did opt to just install new bar end weights instead of the approach you took. Thank you for the time you spent documenting this. It was invaluable to me! Steve
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